The 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Richfield Coliseum in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 3 through February 8, 1976. Third-seeded Evonne Goolagong won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 3–8 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 8D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (i) |
| Location | Akron, USA |
| Venue | Richfield Coliseum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Evonne Goolagong | |
| Doubles | |
 Brigitte Cuypers /  Mona Guerrant | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Evonne Goolagong defeated 
Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2
- It was Goolagong's 2nd singles title of the year and the 64th of her career.
Doubles edit
Brigitte Cuypers / Mona Guerrant defeated Glynis Coles / 
Florența Mihai 6–4, 7–6
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $15,000 | $8,000 | $4,275 | $1,900 | $1,100 | $550 |
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References edit
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 157. ISBN 9780354090117.
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 236.